Sharmila Ray

Sharmila Ray is head of carrier strategy, solutions and go-to-market at Vertafore. She is a financial services and private equity veteran with more than 20 years of experience in market research, product development and carrier growth.

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Gaining an Edge in Commercial Insurance

Sharmila Ray

The biggest insurtech opportunity lies in comparative rating for commercial insurance, following the progress in personal lines.

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The Third Wave of AI

By Paul Carroll

After the initial wave of AI efforts and then the generative AI phenomenon that began two years ago, you'll hear a lot in 2025 about AI that can act as our agents.

Insurance Fraud Rises as AI Powers Scams

Insurers must balance sophisticated fraud prevention with seamless customer experiences in an AI-driven landscape. Here's how. 

Dashcams Combat Rising Wave of Insurance Fraud

As dashcam adoption surges, these devices are becoming crucial weapons against rising insurance fraud and staged accidents.

5 Client Retention Strategies for Insurance Agents

The lingering effects of rising premiums, coverage restrictions and evolving client expectations are making retaining business and maintaining strong relationships paramount.